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The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central and Eastern Europe. This news page aggregates company communications and market updates related to CEE, giving readers a focused view of how the Fund reports on its portfolio, distributions, and corporate actions.
News about CEE frequently covers yearly distribution announcements, where the Board of Directors declares net investment income distributions and specifies whether they will be paid in stock or cash, along with key dates such as declaration, ex-dividend, record, and payable dates. Releases also describe share repurchase authorizations, under which the Fund may repurchase its common stock in open-market transactions when shares trade at a discount to net asset value and such purchases are considered to be in the Fund’s best interests.
CEE’s updates often address governance topics, including the results of Annual Meetings of Stockholders, the election of directors, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for particular fiscal years. The Fund also communicates decisions by its investment advisor, DWS International GmbH, to voluntarily waive a portion of advisory fees for specified minimum periods.
A distinctive feature of CEE’s news flow is its detailed commentary on geopolitical and sanctions-related developments affecting its Central and Eastern European portfolio, particularly Russian holdings. The Fund has reported on the valuation of certain Russian securities at zero, privately negotiated transactions in depositary receipts of non-sanctioned issuers, and the impact of restructurings such as the transition of Yandex N.V. to Nebius Group N.V. Investors and researchers can use this page to follow how CEE describes the risks, opportunities, and regulatory constraints shaping its investment activities over time.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) held their Joint Annual Meetings of Stockholders on June 23, 2022. All nominated directors for both funds were elected, with CEE approving a change in its investment policy to limit industry concentration to 25%. The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for both funds for the 2022 fiscal year was ratified. These changes and elections aim to strengthen fund governance while adapting investment strategies.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) has decided not to switch its benchmark from the MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe Index to a custom blend, following their Board of Directors' assessment. The Fund will continue using the MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe Index as its benchmark. However, the Board will still advocate for stockholder approval regarding the change in the concentration policy focusing on energy sector investments at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) announced at its upcoming Annual Meeting on June 23, 2022, stockholders will vote on a proposal to amend its investment concentration policy. Currently focused on the energy sector, the Fund seeks to allow diversification, prohibiting investment of 25% or more in any one industry. Additionally, the Fund plans to change its benchmark index from the MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe Index to a custom blend that includes indices from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe, pending approval.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) announced their Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 23, 2022. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time at DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. in New York. Shareholders on record as of April 29, 2022 can vote on director elections and auditor approvals. The press release highlights risks associated with investing in foreign securities, market volatility, and trading discounts of closed-end funds.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) released updated portfolio holdings as of March 31, 2022, indicating changes since March 14, 2022. The fund continues to hold securities from certain Russian issuers subject to US and other sanctions, asserting compliance with applicable regulations. Investing in such foreign securities entails risks including currency fluctuations, political changes, and market volatility. The fund is non-diversified, concentrating investments primarily in the energy sector and emerging markets.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) updated its portfolio holdings as of March 14, 2022, revealing continued investments in Russian securities amidst ongoing sanctions. As of the reporting date, only Alrosa PJSC remains a direct local equity holding. In a proactive measure, the Fund's investment advisor, DWS International GmbH, has voluntarily waived 50% of its advisory fees, supplementing a prior 10 basis points waiver effective from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. This move aims to mitigate costs for investors during volatile market conditions.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) has updated its portfolio holdings as of March 2, 2022, due to significant market changes following the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia by the U.S., EU, and other nations. Notably, MSCI Inc. will exclude Russian securities from its Emerging Markets Indexes starting March 9, 2022, making the Russian equity market effectively uninvestable. As a result, the Fund's Russian securities may be subject to fair valuation, potentially dropping to zero.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund (NYSE: CEE) announced that its investment adviser, DWS International GmbH, will refrain from making new investments in Russian securities due to worsening conditions affecting Russian issuers. The decision is based on the best interests of fund clients and aims to mitigate risks associated with emerging markets, which are often more volatile. The Fund emphasizes that investments in foreign securities carry risks related to currency fluctuations and political changes.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE) has issued an update regarding the impact of the ongoing military intervention by Russia in Ukraine. Current sanctions from the U.S., EU, and others are adversely affecting the Fund's investments, especially its significant exposure (approximately 71.2% as of January 31, 2022) in Russian securities. These sanctions may further reduce the value and liquidity of the Fund's portfolio, complicating its ability to assess the value of certain securities. Future sanctions may result in asset freezes concerning Russian holdings.
The Central and Eastern Europe Fund (NYSE: CEE), The New Germany Fund (NYSE: GF), and The European Equity Fund (NYSE: EEA) announced their 2021 December distributions. Declared on December 20, 2021, the distributions will be paid in stock, with cash options available for stockholders of record as of December 30, 2021. Key details include:
- CEE: $0.9531 per share
- GF: $0.0644 per share
- EEA: $0.0735 per share
Payments are scheduled for January 28, 2022.